Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides grants to states and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration.

Program Overview

The purpose of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is to reduce the loss of life and property due to natural disasters and to enable mitigation measures to be implemented during the immediate recovery from a disaster. The HMGP is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Eligible Applicants and/or Subapplicants:

State

Local governments

Indian tribes or other tribal organizations

Private non-profit organizations

Individual homeowners and businesses may not apply directly to the program; however an eligible applicant or subapplicant may apply on their behalf.